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- South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2024 Fantasy Tips, Match Prediction, Pitch Report & Playing 11
South Africa will take on Sri Lanka in the second Test of the 2-Test series at the St. George’s Cricket Ground, Gqeberha, from Thursday (December 5) morning.
South Africa registered a comprehensive win by 233 runs in the first Test at Durban. Bavuma scored 70 and 113 in the two innings, and Stubbs made 122 in the second innings. Marco Jansen was the star with the ball, taking 11 wickets in the match.
Sri Lanka will be disappointed with the batting collapse in their first innings at Durban. They were all out for only 42 runs in just 13.5 overs. The batters did much better in the second innings, with Chandimal top-scoring with 83 runs. Asitha Fernando and Lahiru Kumara were good with the ball in the match.
SA vs SL 2nd Test 2024 Match Details
- Venue: St. George’s Cricket Ground, Gqeberha
- Date & Time: Thursday, December 5, 2024, at 1:30 PM IST
- Live Streaming: Jio Cinema App
Playing 11 for South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2024
Playing 11 for South Africa
A. Markram, T. de Zorzi, T. Stubbs, T. Bavuma (C), D. Bedingham, K. Verreynne (WK), R. Rickelton, M. Jansen, K. Rabada, K. Maharaj, D. Paterson
Playing 11 for Sri Lanka
D. Karunaratne, P. Nissanka, D. Chandimal, A. Matthews, Kamindu M., D. de Silva (C), Kusal M. (WK), L. Kumara, P. Jayasuriya, A. Fernando, V. Fernando
South Africa vs Sri Lanka Head-to-head Test Record
South Africa and Sri Lanka have played 32 times in Tests, out of which South Africa have won 17 times and Sri Lanka have won 9 times. 6 Tests have ended in a draw. Sri Lanka have won 3 Test matches in South Africa.
Gqeberha Stadium Stats
Weather - 24°C, Mostly sunny
Pitch - Balanced (good for pacers)
Avg. 1st Innings Score - 345 runs (Last 5 Tests played)
Avg. 2nd Innings Score - 206 runs (Last 5 Tests played)
Toss - Team batting first won 3 times (Last 5 Tests played)
Top Fantasy Players for South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2024
South Africa Team
| Player | Test Career Stats |
| T. Bavuma (BAT) | 1611 runs |
| T. Stubbs (BAT) | 439 runs |
| M. Jansen (AR) | 414 runs & 60 wickets |
| K. Rabada (BOWL) | 316 wickets |
Sri Lanka Team
| Player | Test Career Stats |
| D. Chandimal (WK) | 5946 runs |
| Kamindu Mendis (AR) | 1027 runs & 3 wickets |
| Kusal Mendis (WK) | 4416 runs & 100 dismissals |
| A. Fernando (BOWL) | 68 wickets |
South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2024 Fantasy Team
- Wicketkeepers: Kusal Mendis, D. Chandimal, K. Verreynne
- Batters: T. Bavuma, T. Stubbs
- All-rounders: M. Jansen, A. Markram, Kamindu Mendis
- Bowlers: K. Rabada, D. Paterson, A. Fernando
- Captain: M. Jansen/A. Markram
- Vice Captain: K. Rabada/Kamindu Mendis
HOWZAT Fantasy Team for South Africa vs Sri Lanka 2nd Test 2024
NOTE: The Howzat team above is just a suggestion. Also, don’t forget to make changes to your team once the playing 11 is declared before the start of the match. Make your fantasy team on the Howzat fantasy cricket app now!
